Product Comparison
Arkint Armour vs. Titanium UDL30 — an honest comparison
If you're looking for an alternative to Titanium UDL30, here's what you need to know. We compare Arkint Armour with Titanium UDL30 on specifications, performance, and availability so you can make an informed decision.
Disclosure
Titanium® is a registered trademark of Owens Corning. Gear & Build is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Owens Corning or the Titanium brand. This page is an independent product comparison intended to help roofing contractors evaluate their underlayment options. All Titanium UDL30 specifications referenced on this page are sourced from publicly available manufacturer documentation.
Background
Titanium UDL30 has long been recognized as a premium synthetic roofing underlayment, known particularly for its dimensional nodular mesh walking surface. The product was originally manufactured by Devrel Industries and marketed under the Titanium brand. In 2016, the Titanium brand was acquired by Owens Corning.
With the expiration of certain patents, the original manufacturing tooling has been brought back into production. Arkint (Ark Guard LLC) now manufactures a line of coated woven polyolefin underlayments under the Armour brand name, using the same type of dimensional nodular mesh walking surface.
Gear & Build distributes Arkint Armour products in the United States, offering direct sales to contractors and distribution through dealer partners.
Specification comparison
Values shown are from published manufacturer technical data. Typical production values may vary.
| Specification | Titanium UDL30 | Arkint Armour |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Owens Corning (Titanium brand) | Arkint (Ark Guard) |
| Product type | Coated woven polyolefin | Coated woven polyolefin |
| Walking surface | Dimensional nodular mesh | Dimensional nodular mesh |
| UV exposure | Up to 180 days | Up to 180 days |
| Temperature range | −40°F to 240°F | −40°F to 240°F |
| Roll dimensions | 48 in × 250 ft (10 sq) | 48 in × 250 ft (10 sq) |
| Available through | Owens Corning distribution | Gear & Build — direct and dealer |
Why contractors choose Armour as an alternative
- Competitive pricing — Armour is available at a lower price point than Titanium UDL30, helping contractors maintain margins.
- Multiple GSM options — Armour is available in different material weights (e.g., 120 GSM, 180 GSM) to match the specific requirements of each project.
- Volume and contractor pricing — Gear & Build offers tiered volume pricing for pallet and multi-pallet orders.
- Direct availability — order direct from Gear & Build with nationwide shipping, rather than going through a traditional distribution chain.
What to consider before switching
While Arkint Armour and Titanium UDL30 share the same type of construction and walking surface technology, they are not manufactured by the same company. If a project specification calls for Titanium UDL30 by name, you should confirm with the specifier or building authority whether a comparable product is acceptable.
Gear & Build recommends ordering a test roll to evaluate the product on your own crew and on your own jobsite before committing to a large order. We're confident the product will speak for itself.
Shop Arkint Armour underlayment
Available in multiple GSM weights with contractor volume pricing.
